8 d. ago Brits must build bomb shelters NOW to prepare for Russia war, says ex

The former head of the British Army warned the UK had to build more bomb shelters for the public and prepare for a potential war against Russia in the next five years

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8 d. ago Britain must start building bomb shelters NOW to prepare for war with Russia in next five years, says ex

Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, who stood down as Chief of the General Staff last summer, fears a clash with Putin by 2030 was a 'realistic possibility'.

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9 d. ago UK must prepare for possible war with Russia within five years, ex

In an interview with The Telegraph, General Sir Patrick Sanders warned that the government needs to act swiftly to improve national resilience

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1 week ago Texas flooding death toll climbs to 119 as search for more people continues

Amid cleanup efforts, residents and news outlets question the government’s pre-flooding alarm and warning systemsAmong the Texas flood victims: campers, staff, grandparents and teachersThe number of people who have died from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, with at least 119 people dead throughout the state, officials said on Wednesday morning.Search crews continue to look for people, as residents and news organizations question the government’s alarm and warning systems. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Brit kids 'must do their bit' amid war on UK soil threat, chilling report warns

Chilling escalation in "grey zone' warfare against the UK by Russia and its allies means every one of us Britons needs to do our bit to allow the military to prepare for war

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1 week ago Voices: As the world gets more dangerous – the UK has to build peace through aid as it prepares for war

It is much cheaper to steer communities away from violence than to respond to its devastating impacts, write Labour MP Alex Ballinger and Lord Jack McConnell

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1 week ago UK to test nationwide emergency alert system for second time

Alert to take place on 7 September, designed to warn of danger to life, but putting phone on silent will not deter alarmThe UK will hold a further test of its emergency alert system on 7 September this year – and putting your mobile phone on silent won’t mute the alarm.The government system is designed to warn if there is danger to life nearby, including severe weather threats. It also allows the sending of vital information and advice. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Every mobile phone in Scotland to blast emergency siren in government test

The system has been deployed for real five times since it was first tested in 2023

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1 week ago Could Putin and Xi really invade Taiwan and Europe at the same time? Experts explain why a simultaneous attack is unlikely despite NATO chief's WW3 warning

Analysts argue that even if Putin is unwilling to sacrifice his military for Xi's sake, the two powers are now locked in a new Cold War with the West and preparing in tandem to reshape the global order

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2 w. ago Hamas says it is ready to enter ceasefire negotiations in ‘positive spirit’

Group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USHamas said it had responded on Friday in “a positive spirit” to a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and was prepared to enter into talks on implementing the deal which envisages a release of hostages and negotiations on ending the conflict.US President Donald Trump earlier announced a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire in the nearly 21-month-old war between Israel and Hamas, stating he anticipated a reply from the parties in coming hours. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe

EU says it ‘favours a negotiated solution’ but is prepared for potential trade war with retaliatory dutiesDonald Trump threatened to impose 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe during talks in Washington this week, it has emerged.Such tariffs would hit everything from Belgian chocolate to Kerrygold butter from Ireland and olive oil from Italy, Spain and France, all big sellers in the US. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hamas close to accepting proposed Gaza ceasefire deal, say sources

Group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the group have said.Hamas officials on Friday issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response to discuss new ceasefire proposals already accepted by Israel. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hamas officials meet to discuss proposed Gaza ceasefire deal

Militant group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USMiddle East crisis – live updatesHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the group have said.Hamas officials met on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss the ceasefire proposals and later issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gaza ceasefire talks: Hamas officials meet to discuss proposed deal

Militant group said to want stronger guarantees of a permanent end to the war as Israeli prime minister prepares to fly to WashingtonHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the militant Islamist organisation have said.Hamas officials met on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss the ceasefire proposals and later issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Putin preparing for new operation in European territories, Zelensky warns

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is “not looking for a way out of the war” and instead preparing to launch a new operation in Europe.

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2 w. ago Dad who built bunker in garden with gym and beer lift now preparing for World War Three

Dave Billings, 44, began work on the huge underground bunker in his garden more than a decade ago

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3 w. ago ALL phones to blast out 'emergency alarm' in system test as the government warns UK to prepare for war

The UK will test its emergency alarm system for the first time in two years, as the government warns Britain to prepare for war.

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3 w. ago Church of England 'preparing for war involving UK' with new rules

The church's ruling body is to discuss how it should respond to the threat of serious conflict

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3 w. ago Every phone in UK to blast out 'severe' emergency alert as WW3 fears grow

The Government's emergency alert system will be tested later this year with a loud siren set to sound on millions of mobile phones across the UK - here is everything you need to know

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3 w. ago Church of England preparing for war involving UK – and will follow WWII leaders' steps

The Church of England's parliament will hear from a senior military figure next month in a rare step as it prepares for how it might respond should "serious conflict" break out

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